San Ardo Water District issues advisory against drinking tap water - KSBW Monterey

San Ardo Water District issues advisory against drinking tap water

Residents of San Ardo have been advised to refrain from drinking tap water due to potential contamination caused by recent flooding. The State Water Resources Control Board, Monterey County and San Ardo Water District have jointly issued a statement advising customers to avoid using tap water for drinking and cooking until further notice.

The advisory was issued after floodwater was detected in the well casing of the San Ardo Water District's well, the county reported. The contamination could contain chemicals will still be present even after boiling or disinfection. In order to prevent potential illness, residents are urged to use only bottled water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing dishes, making ice, and food preparation until further notice.

Officials have warned residents not to attempt to treat the water themselves, as boiling, filtering, freezing, adding chlorine or other disinfectants, or letting water stand will not make it safe to drink.

For those without access to bottled water, potable water is available at the library, and residents are encouraged to bring clean water containers with a maximum capacity of 5 gallons.

For further information, residents are encouraged to contact the San Ardo Water District directly at 831-627-2349 or the State Water Resources Control Board at the Monterey District Office at 831-655-6939. The Monterey County Health Department can also be reached at 831-755-4505.